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T57 GCK

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 GCK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 55,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 54,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 54,329 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 51,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,473 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,307 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated leaking from front area (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,902 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,999 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,774 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,253 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,684 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,458 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,890 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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T57 GCK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T57 GCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T57 GCK is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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